Exclusive: 10th Auto Expo Complete Coverage

As Promised, The Automotive India has brought a First and Exclusive Detailed coverage of 10th Auto Expo. So, without wasting any moment let’s move to the most exciting part for which world was waiting since queues of month.

ABOUT AUTO EXPO



Held only once in every couple of years in India. The country’s most happening automotive event is organized jointly by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Automotive Component Manufacturer's Association (ACMA) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Ever since 1986 the Auto Expo started at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan has kept automobile enthusiasts exhilarating. However, this time we have a special reason to enjoy and celebrate this event much more than before because it is the Silver Jubilee Year! Not just this, But many big and International auto-players have joined to showcase their vehicles which has resulted in more new launches.

The Automotive India team reached at venue to cover the complete event and give ultimate and first coverage for all its visitors and members. Though The Automotive India has extensively covered the event so that you can enjoy every bit by just sitting in front of your computer screen but for those who want all the action & fun live may note the full details of event, mentioned below;

• Event: 10th Auto Expo
• Theme: Mobility For All
• Venue: Pragati Maidan. New Delhi, India.
• Timings; (Below)

• 6th January 2010 [For Special Invitees Onl])
• 7th , 8th, 11th January 2010[Business Visitors: 10:00 – 15:00Hrs & General Visitors: 15:00 – 19:00Hrs]
• 9th and 10th January 2010 [Business & General Visitors: 10:00hrs – 19:00 hrs]

• Event Map: Click Here
• Official Website: Click Here
• TAI Discussion Thread: Click Here
• TAI Advice: Auto Expo being one of the largest automobile fair in country, you could notice flood of people during weekend (9th & 10th January 2010). Visiting the fair on weekdays makes a better option. However, there are time restrictions for general visitors but you can at least view each car closely without much rush of public. And Yes, Don’t forget to pack your camera and prove the hidden photographer in you!

Must Check:

1. Tata Motors Pavilion
2. Toyota & Honda Pavilion
3. Diesel Pavilion
4. Asli-Nakli Pavilion
5. Valentino Rossi (Only on 9th January)
6. Audi and BMW Pavilion
7. General Motors Pavilion
8. Hyundai Genesis
9. Mercedes Benz Pavilion
10. Maruti Suzuki Pavilion (Most Well-Managed)
11. Volkswagen & Skoda Pavilion

The Automotive India Team reached on the venue at 10:00 AM so that we don't miss to provide any exciting stuff to our visitors/members.



Today also being the day of Auto Expo for physically challenged people, Special arrangements of transport etc were provided for them.







Above & Below: Special Entry for media leaded all the way to the pavilions of German Giants.


Below: Stalls dedicated to the Technical side of Automobiles. If you know it, You'll enjoy it.

Below: The tyre manufacturer Yokohama showcased.......

.......a rally prepared Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia of Red Rooster Team.

Above: Pimp your ride with Neo Alloys. ;)

Above: As always, Honda Two Wheeler this time too has a safe stunting event at Expo and just opposite to it was.......

.........Autocar India's Stall. It was my pleasure to Meet with the Editor Mr.Hormazd Sorabjee, A very nice and friendly person must say.

Autocar India displayed a supercar. Guess Which??

You got it right! It is none other than the Lamborghini Gallardo, owned by the founder of Supercar Club of India.

Below: As Sameer, Brand Director of JBL India said elsewhere "A Small Orange Party" on auto expo. Well Sam, We fully covered your orange party. It was interesting to see extremely pimped JBL rides.

Below: Modified Gypsy and Mugen'ised Civic by AutoX

Below: A Vintage Mercedes Benz on display by Auto India

Below: Speaking about cars, How can Overdrive Magazine be left behind?

An Audi TT on display...

The Nano which you see below with extreme cool graphics job didn't missed any bit to grab attention of visitors.It's a looker!











No one expected the presence of JCB Diesel Max - Fastest Vehicle on Planet. It was a pleasant surprise.

Above: Range of Eco Friendly Vehicles by a local manufacturer.

Asli-Nakli Stall. The motto of this special stall is to make public aware on how to differentiate between original and fake auto-components. The In-Charge of this place very well explained us about differentiating between real and fake air/oil filters. If you've interest. It's a must visit......

......So now guess which is Original?

Audi

Let's see what did Audi - One of the well-known luxury carmaker of country has stored for Silver Jubilee Auto Expo...



Below: Rewind back. This is how Audis looked like 100 Years ago. The Audi 225 Front Roadster vintage car on display.

Above: Audi Sportsback concept is a limelight of Audi Pavilion.

Above: What you see above is a no ordinary engine. 4.2 Liter V8 with amazing 424 Horses powers this Audi R8.

Hyundai Motors

The model range from the home of Korean Car maker..


The covered car seen above is Hyundai's "Surprise car". Korean car maker delayed in the launch so couldn't cover this one.







When will the aging Santro discontinue is still a question mark.



Hyundai's specially prepared Road Track to teach correct driving habits goes with the theme of "Cars" Movie.

Wow Vibhor. Nice pictures and Excellent report. I am feeling i am visting the show.
Keep it coming.

Wow!!

Great shots & too exclusive.

These Audi's & Lambos just stunned me!

Excellent pics Vibhor !!
I've already given 5 stars to this thread
Keep 'em coming!

Renault

French car manufacturer and and Mahindra Auto has separate stalls. I know what you might be thinking about. Joint Venture?









Above: Renault Laguna, A great car to be in. Eagerly waiting for its Indian debut.

Above: Renault F1 car. Yes, Yes,, It is the same which made doughnuts on Delhi's Rajpath during Renault Road Show.....

.......and you must be remembering the Renault Megane Trophy too!

Above: Renault gives the Logan an upmarket touch-up.

Below: Renault's unique Zero-Emission concept car named Twizy.

hmmm.. Thats huge!!

Love those Nano & Mugen kitted Civic.

BTW what was Endy doing at Over-drive stall ?

And Accent ??

i am enjoying the auto expo from my home , even you post 1000 picture i may ask for more,

really interesting. add the details too .

Thanks. More Pics are on their way.


Accent was showcased by Auto-GraphiX and Endeavour by Overdrive.

Yes. You can read a short description about every picture, above or below it.

Drive Safe,
350Z

So it remains mystry.

This is good idea/theme. Hope so many people learn something new in driving.

Not really. The car is this -


Source: NDTV Facebook Page.


Drive Safe,
350Z

asli/naqli should have been nice to see.